I was not sure where to post this, but because it shows the resultant power or force of aerodynamics it's going in here.
Looking for ideas and/or pictures of drilled out parts - Page 16 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
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Originally Posted by javadog
Back when Porsche was running the 911R, they made hoods from balsa reinforced fiberglass. At speed, the wind force was sufficiently high to turn the conves outer surface concave. Not sure what force it takes to do that but it's a large area. My concern may be unfounded but I'd hate to pop open a hood at speed, because it moved rearwards a little bit. Not saying it would but I haven't studied the geometry in detail, so it's something I'd probably look at.
JR
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I have somewhere photos of a 911 on the race track with it's aftermarket fiberglass hood being sucked upward. Quite interesting what happens at speed.
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Architect, Artist and Designer of Objects
2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe
1977 Porsche 911s Targa
1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck
1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft
You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............
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